And on Friday Batchelor, who has continued to follow developments at Field Mill following Stags owner Keith Haslam's decision to instead sell to three Mansfield businessmen, told Chad: "I believe it will happen . . . so all the people in Mansfield can relax now!
"We are quite a way ahead and have made a firm offer (believed to be more than £2m) for Chester City."
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Batchelor, when asked whether or not he intended to resurrect that idea, added: "Who knows? Anything is possible.
"I am thrilled about this opportunity. Dream Team was on our screens for 10seasons, and there is still a massive online community of fans who supported The Dragons.
"Now, they have the opportunity to follow their club for real. Of course, one of my prime concerns is for the Chester City fans, and to ensure that the changeover is made with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
"This change will benefit everyone, not just fans of the show, but the players and fans of the club. Going forward, I really am excited about making this football club a success in the future."
Earlier this week Chester City owner Steve Vaughan announced that the struggling Division II club was up for sale.
The former York City owner was so vilified by some sections of the Stags support that he had to be led away from the terraces for his own safety by police during Mansfield's match at Macclesfield last season.
He was also turned away from the Field Mill gates by police on instructions of the club - and depicted with a joker's hat on the front page of Chad as we led a campaign to stop him buying the Stags.
